Key Takeaways
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The Flannel and The Fury 2026 co-headlining tour pairs Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney across a U.S. run from September 6–21, with Liz Phair solo dates extending through September 25.
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Three rotating openers fill the support slot: Soccer Mommy on early West Coast dates, Snail Mail through the Mountain West, and Frankie Cosmos across the Midwest and East Coast.
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Soccer Mommy is confirmed to open the September 9 Berkeley show at the Greek Theatre–U.C. Berkeley, the final remaining date to catch her on this tour.
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The tour celebrates 1990s alt-rock and Riot Grrrl roots, and each opener shares the headliners’ emphasis on emotionally direct songwriting and an individual artistic voice.
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Featured Ticket Links For Remaining Dates
The September 9 Berkeley show at the Greek Theatre–U.C. Berkeley is the confirmed Soccer Mommy date on this tour. Tickets remain available, but demand is high.
Wed, September 9, 2026 — Soccer Mommy Opening For Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney | Greek Theatre–U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
For all other tour dates, tickets are available through the official artist pages at lizphairmusic.com and sleater-kinney.com, as well as Ticketmaster. Below is the full list of remaining shows, with the confirmed opener for each date.
Soccer Mommy: Essential Context For The Berkeley Date
Soccer Mommy, the project of Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sophie Allison, has been a fixture of indie-rock coverage for years. Her melodic, emotionally precise songs make a natural fit for a tour rooted in the tradition of female-fronted alternative music. Watch her in action below, then plan ahead if you want to see her live in Berkeley.
The September 9 Berkeley date pairs Soccer Mommy with two of alternative rock’s most influential acts on the same bill.
The Flannel And The Fury 2026: Upcoming Shows By Date
As of September 7, 2026, the following dates remain upcoming on the tour. Each entry lists the opener confirmed by available reporting.
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Mon, September 8, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Soccer Mommy at The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA. Soccer Mommy opened the Los Angeles date at the outdoor Greek Theatre in Griffith Park.
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Wed, September 9, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Soccer Mommy at Greek Theatre–U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Show time: 6:00 PM. Buy Berkeley Tickets Now and No Flash Needed both confirm Soccer Mommy as the support act. The venue itself, the Greek Theatre–U.C. Berkeley, is an open-air amphitheater set in the hills above campus, known for its strong sightlines and outdoor atmosphere.
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Fri, September 11, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Snail Mail at Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn, Troutdale, OR. Snail Mail opens this Pacific Northwest date at the outdoor Edgefield estate, a well-regarded amphitheater setting east of Portland.
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Sat, September 12, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Snail Mail at KettleHouse Amphitheater, Bonner, MT. Snail Mail continues as opener at the KettleHouse, a mid-size outdoor amphitheater in the Blackfoot River valley.
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Mon, September 14, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Snail Mail at Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO. Snail Mail opens this Mountain West date at the Fillmore Auditorium.
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Wed, September 16, 2026 — Liz Phair Only — Liz Phair with Frankie Cosmos at Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN. This show does not include Sleater-Kinney.
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Thu, September 17, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Frankie Cosmos at The Salt Shed Outdoors, Chicago, IL. Frankie Cosmos opens at The Salt Shed Outdoors, a converted industrial venue that has quickly become one of Chicago’s notable outdoor music spaces.
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Sat, September 19, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Frankie Cosmos at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Lena Horne Bandshell, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. This is a ticketed benefit concert supporting BRIC’s free programming. The Lena Horne Bandshell can accommodate over 8,000 people. Show time is 6:00 PM. General admission tickets are $60 plus service fees in advance and $65 plus service fees day-of. The Liz Phair Hot Ticket Package ($145 plus fees) includes early entry and several exclusive items: a lyric sheet designed by Liz Phair, knee-high socks, a tote bag, patches, a VIP laminate, and early merchandise shopping. The Liz Phair VIP Package ($215 plus fees) adds an autographed lyric sheet to those inclusions.
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Sun, September 20, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Frankie Cosmos at Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA. Frankie Cosmos opens at Franklin Music Hall, one of Philadelphia’s most respected mid-capacity rock venues.
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Mon, September 21, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney with Frankie Cosmos at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA. Frankie Cosmos opens at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, the 5,000-capacity venue adjacent to Fenway Park.
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Wed, September 23, 2026 — Liz Phair Only — Liz Phair with Frankie Cosmos at State Theater, Portland, ME. This show does not include Sleater-Kinney.
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Thu, September 24, 2026 — Liz Phair Only — Liz Phair with Frankie Cosmos at Hart Theatre at The Egg, Albany, NY. This show does not include Sleater-Kinney.
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Fri, September 25, 2026 — Liz Phair Only — Liz Phair at Oceans Calling Festival, Ocean City, MD. This is a festival appearance without a listed opener, and Sleater-Kinney does not perform.
Past Shows On This Tour
The following dates have already taken place as of September 7, 2026.
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Sun, September 6, 2026 — Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney at The Magnolia, El Cajon, CA. This was the tour opener. No opener has been publicly confirmed for this date in available reporting.
Patterns, Themes, And Takeaways
The rotating-opener structure of The Flannel and The Fury 2026 follows a clear curatorial plan. Soccer Mommy anchors the California dates, Snail Mail covers the Mountain West, and Frankie Cosmos carries the Midwest and East Coast run. Each opener shares a lineage with the tour’s headliners: emotionally direct songwriting, indie-rock instrumentation, and a commitment to an authentic artistic voice.
As Liz Phair described the tour, “The Flannel and The Fury is a nod to 1990s alt-rock culture and the female-fronted bands who staked their claim to center stage in a male-dominated music industry. Sleater-Kinney and I both cut our teeth in the early Riot Grrrl scene. It’s been a dream of mine ever since to bring our music and our fans together for one night of reckless hope and musical splendor.”
Sleater-Kinney’s Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein added, “For those of us who listened to ‘Exile in Guyville’ on repeat in 1993, Liz Phair has always been a leader and a truth-sayer for the female experience. She’s a legend and a stone-cold classic; what a thrill to share the stage with one of our biggest inspirations.”
Soccer Mommy’s inclusion on this bill signals her standing in the current indie landscape and reflects the critical attention around her work. For listeners tracking the emerging artist pipeline, this tour offers a live snapshot of where indie rock’s past and present intersect.
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Practical Reader Guidance
The Berkeley show on September 9 has a listed start time of 6:00 PM. For outdoor amphitheater shows of this scale, plan to arrive at least 30–45 minutes before the posted start time to clear entry and find your position before Soccer Mommy takes the stage. Openers at multi-act bills typically go on within the first 30 minutes of doors.
For the Brooklyn benefit show on September 19, doors open and the show begins at 6:00 PM at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park. General admission tickets are $60 plus fees in advance. The venue can accommodate over 8,000 people, and benefit concerts at this location often sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. VIP packages range from $145 to $215 plus fees and include merchandise and early entry privileges.
If your priority is seeing Soccer Mommy live, the September 9 Berkeley date is the remaining opportunity on this tour. Tickets are available now.
FAQ
Who Are The Opening Acts For The Flannel And The Fury 2026 Tour?
The tour features three rotating support acts. Soccer Mommy opens the California dates in Los Angeles on September 8 and Berkeley on September 9. Snail Mail opens the Mountain West dates in Troutdale on September 11, Bonner on September 12, and Denver on September 14. Frankie Cosmos opens the Midwest and East Coast dates in St. Paul on September 16, Chicago on September 17, Brooklyn on September 19, Philadelphia on September 20, and Boston on September 21, as well as the Liz Phair-only dates in St. Paul, Portland, ME, and Albany.
Is Soccer Mommy Opening At The Berkeley Greek Theatre On September 9, 2026?
Yes. Live Nation’s event listing and No Flash Needed both confirm Soccer Mommy as the support act for the September 9, 2026 show at the Greek Theatre–U.C. Berkeley. The show starts at 6:00 PM. This is one of two dates on the tour where Soccer Mommy performs, the other being the September 8 Los Angeles date, which has already passed.
Which Dates On The Flannel And The Fury 2026 Tour Do Not Include Sleater-Kinney?
Four dates on the tour are Liz Phair-only shows without Sleater-Kinney. These dates are September 16 at Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN, September 23 at State Theater in Portland, ME, September 24 at Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, NY, and September 25 at the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, MD. Frankie Cosmos opens the first three of those dates. No opener is confirmed for the festival date.
How Much Do Tickets Cost For The Brooklyn Show On September 19, 2026?
The Brooklyn show at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park is a BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! benefit concert. General admission tickets are $60 plus service fees in advance and $65 plus service fees on the day of the show. The Liz Phair Hot Ticket Package is $145 plus fees and includes early entry and several exclusive items: a lyric sheet designed by Liz Phair, knee-high socks, a tote bag, patches, a VIP laminate, and early merchandise shopping. The Liz Phair VIP Package is $215 plus fees and adds an autographed lyric sheet.
What Is The Historical Context Behind The Flannel And The Fury Tour?
The tour’s name references 1990s alt-rock culture and the Riot Grrrl movement, an underground feminist punk movement that emerged in the early 1990s in Olympia, Washington, and the Pacific Northwest, before spreading to Washington, D.C. Both Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney built their reputations during that era. Liz Phair’s debut album “Exile in Guyville” was released in 1993, and Sleater-Kinney formed in 1994. The tour marks the first time the two acts have shared a stage together. Liz Phair’s most recent album, “Soberish,” was released in 2021, and Sleater-Kinney’s most recent album, “Little Rope,” was released in 2024.
Conclusion
The Flannel and The Fury 2026 tour stands out as one of the key co-headlining packages of the fall season, pairing two foundational figures of 1990s alternative rock with a carefully selected slate of contemporary indie artists. Soccer Mommy’s confirmed slot at the September 9 Berkeley show represents a direct line between the Riot Grrrl tradition and the current generation of independent artists she has championed throughout her career. Use this guide to plan your attendance, arrive early for the opener, and explore the wider landscape of emerging artists worth your attention.
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